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Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain Confirmed In Wisconsin's Wild Bird Populations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that EA H5 Avian Influenza, a strain that is highly pathogenic for poultry, has been detected in wild birds in Wisconsin.

Events | Groundwater

Celebrate Wisconsin Water Week April 4-10

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in Wisconsin Water Week by attending the 2022 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention April 6-8.

Regulations | Fishing

2022 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.

Environmental Protection | Forest Health

Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt

As April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree. 

Business | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Fincantieri Marinette Marine

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the Green Tier application for Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. If the application is accepted, Fincantieri Marinette Marine will join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program.